Posted on 02/15/2026 10:25:27 AM PST by simpson96
A Saline County jury on Thursday found a Benton woman guilty of multiple charges, including simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, and recommended she serve 10 years in prison.
Shardria Bogard was convicted February 12, 2026, of simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, according to the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The jury recommended a sentence of 10 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
The charges stem from an Oct. 21, 2024, traffic stop conducted by Bryant Police Officer Shelbi McCarty.
According to prosecutors, McCarty observed a vehicle traveling 70 mph on Reynolds Road and initiated a traffic stop after activating her emergency lights. The vehicle pulled into a Circle K parking lot.
McCarty approached the vehicle and observed an open can of Coors beer in the cup holder. Authorities said Bogard admitted to having consumed three beers earlier in the evening. McCarty also reported smelling marijuana, and Bogard acknowledged having marijuana in the vehicle.
After asking Bogard to exit the vehicle, McCarty inquired whether she would find anything else during a search. Bogard said no, according to prosecutors.
Authorities said Bogard resisted when McCarty attempted to search her pockets. During the struggle, both women fell to the ground as Bogard allegedly refused to release an item from her hands. McCarty was eventually able to retrieve a small bag, which Bogard admitted contained cocaine, according to court testimony.
Prosecutors said Bogard continued to struggle and head-butted McCarty during the encounter.
Officer Devon Smith later searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun between the driver’s seat cushion and the center console, authorities said.
I noticed the name too. Black women tend to make up weird names for their babies.
That's why we have two hands -- plus elbows for steering.
Hah.
I have heard people such as music station DJs say they just passed a woman on the freeway on the way to the studio, holding her knees against the steering wheel, using the visor mirror and applying lipstick and makeup just right.
Others commonly see both sexes with 2 or 3 item fast food clamshell meals balanced against the wheel.
Multitasking. It’s a wonder the drivers can concentrate on their phone calls during the meal.
Possible their confidence is strong due to high intensity marijuana in their systems as they drive.
My wife and I knew a middle aged full time elementary school system bus driver who was afraid of the new drug testing.
He was a “daily marijuana user” since around 1980. He skated past the test, not sure how, maybe “Urine Luck” or other masking help.
10 years? Musta been a natural born American citizen
This is a rural ghettopotomus....a rare and protected species..
She’ll get off....
So we’re finally gonna lock up someone?
Violated Rule 1 for criminals:
Only commit one crime at a time. Don’t have an open beer in your car while transporting cocaine.
LOL
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